Comments for Steely Dan, The Royal Scam

This 5th album was the second effort following the complete breakup of the band leaving Donald Fagan and Walter Becker as sole members. Among the more familiar tracks are "Haitian Divorce", "Don't Take Me Alive" and "Kid Charlemagne" (sp?).

''The Royal Scam'' shows even a band break-up can''t stop Fagen and Becker from producing some of the best music around. Paul Griffin''s handywork on ''Sign in Stranger'' and ''Kid Charlemagne'' make this album.